In-Demand Skills in Canada
Explore the most sought-after professional skills in Canada. See real-time supply and demand data, salary premiums, and top hiring cities for each skill.
Based on 701,990 job listings - 2026
Top 29 Skills by Demand
Health Care
58,034 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,836 - 24,356CAD/yr
Compliance
57,302 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,954 - 20,900CAD/yr
Mentoring
34,448 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,888 - 19,878CAD/yr
AI
34,283 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,339 - 142,482CAD/yr
Presentations
28,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,643 - 24,207CAD/yr
Time Management
27,613 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,672 - 24,332CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,738 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,223 - 17,584CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
26,032 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,263 - 46,219CAD/yr
Professional Development
25,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,647 - 23,370CAD/yr
Dentistry
25,598 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
24,884 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,403 - 22,661CAD/yr
Diversity
22,630 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,866 - 34,841CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
22,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,164 - 18,133CAD/yr
Vision Care
20,903 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
20,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,759 - 24,135CAD/yr
Competencies
19,670 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,160 - 24,768CAD/yr
Audits
19,372 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,717 - 268,101CAD/yr
Communication
18,651 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,394 - 109,384CAD/yr
Project Management
18,607 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,893 - 24,851CAD/yr
Criminal Records
18,601 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,036 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,654 - 14,546CAD/yr
Job Posting
17,307 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,085 - 31,254CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,289 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,351 - 16,725CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,250 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,015 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,716 - 35,285CAD/yr
Data Analytics
16,498 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,816 - 22,369CAD/yr
Cover Letters
16,225 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,408 - 48,747CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,955 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,451 - 95,881CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
15,876 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,008 - 19,540CAD/yr
This skills intelligence report shows the most in-demand professional skills in Canada for 2026. Data is sourced from active job listings across the country, showing real-time employer demand.
Each skill page provides a unique supply vs demand analysis, comparing the number of jobs requiring the skill against the number of professionals who have it. Use this data to guide your career development, identify skill gaps, and understand salary premiums.